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Two Killed in Solda Avalanche as Search Continues for Possible Additional Victim

Recent snowfall has pushed the Ortles area's avalanche risk to marked, with some slopes at strong.

Overview

  • The slide detached around 13:30 above Solda near Rifugio Madriccio and Cima Beltovo, striking a group of ski mountaineers.
  • Rescuers report three people initially accounted for, with two recovered dead and one extracted alive.
  • Teams are continuing searches and site-clearing after witness accounts of a second nearby avalanche, though further involvement remains unconfirmed.
  • Multiple units are on scene, including Guardia di Finanza helicopters, the Pelikan 2 air ambulance, CNSAS teams from Tubre, Solda, Trafoi and Prato allo Stelvio, and the Bergrettungsdienst.
  • Operations remain active as crews work to ensure no additional victims are buried and to secure the area.